Kandhachakunda - Gudari, Rayagada

Kandhachakunda is a village situated in the Gudari tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Padmapur and around 80 km from Rayagada . Kadama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhachakunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhachakunda is 427070. The village covers a total geographical area of 789 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Kandhachakunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandhachakunda

As per Census 2011, Kandhachakunda village has a total population of 243 people, consisting of 124 males and 119 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 73 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandhachakunda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population243124119
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291415
Scheduled Tribes (ST)237121116
Literate Population735617
Illiterate Population17068102

Nearby Villages of Kandhachakunda

Kandhachakunda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MerendaNorth1.49 km
PatanagudiNorth-East1.88 km
SourachakundaEast1.99 km
JaripangaSouth-West2.27 km
SurulukupaSouth-East2.64 km
KutaradaraWest2.91 km
Khambari GudaSouth3.63 km
KendugudaSouth-East4.10 km
Soura SingipurSouth-West4.24 km
MilkapangaEast4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandhachakunda

Kandhachakunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kandhachakunda is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kandhachakunda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhachakunda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kandhachakunda village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kandhachakunda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandhachakunda village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kandhachakunda

Where is Kandhachakunda located?

Kandhachakunda village is located in Gudari Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandhachakunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandhachakunda is Kadama.

What is the pincode of Kandhachakunda?

The pincode of Kandhachakunda is 765025.

What is the population of Kandhachakunda?

Kandhachakunda has a total population of 243, including 124 males and 119 females.

How many households are there in Kandhachakunda?

There are 50 households in Kandhachakunda.

What is the literacy rate in Kandhachakunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandhachakunda is 30.04%. Male literacy is 45.16% and female literacy is 14.29%.